A figure in local politics, Nicolas Florian passed away this Sunday due to complications from a stroke he suffered last Friday while on his way to work. He succeeded his mentor, Alain Juppé, in 2019 after Juppé’s surprise departure to the Constitutional Council.
Even though he was elected mayor by the city council, he was unable to win the city in 2020 against ecologist Pierre Hurmic, despite an alliance with the Macronist camp. Since then, he had remained a strong voice of the opposition, calling for a renewal of this alliance for the 2026 municipal elections.
Born in Marmande in Lot-et-Garonne in 1969.
g>, but a true Bordeaux native, the Republican elected official got involved in politics from a young age, first becoming elected in Villenave-d'Ornon before climbing the ranks in the metropolis, department, and region. Very close to Valérie Pécresse, he presented himself as a down-to-earth man, in opposition to "local snobbery". His career was marked by his role as Deputy for Finance under Juppé, before running for mayor with the desire to connect more with the people of Bordeaux on a daily basis..jpg)
The mayor of Bordeaux, Pierre Hurmic, responded in a statement: « I learned with sadness and shock on Sunday about the sudden passing of the former mayor of Bordeaux, Nicolas Florian. On behalf of the entire municipal team and all Bordeaux residents, I extend my condolences to his loved ones, his wife, and his son. I want to express our deep emotion in light of this tragedy. Throughout his political career in Bordeaux, both as an assistant and as mayor, Nicolas Florian worked with a strong sense of commitment to serve the people of Bordeaux. I honor the memory of a determined politician. His untimely departure leaves a huge void in the Bordeaux city council. »
Many political figures have reacted to this tragic event, including Valérie Pécresse, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, and Prime Minister François Bayrou.
The flags at city hall are being flown at half-mast.at half-mast this morning to pay tribute to him.
